An ASH-THROATED FLYCATCHER was seen at Sandy Hook Dec 9. The bird was viewed in the field west of Atlantic Dr just north of Gunnison Lot (this area is known as Granger Field). Although the bird was looked for afterwards by the initial observer, it was not relocated, but may still be in the area. A free, detailed birding map of Sandy Hook is available at SHBO; check the sightings log there for daily reports.

The SPOTTED TOWHEE was still present at Palmyra through Dec 9. It is most often seen in the area around the southwest corner of "the big pit" near the benches; this area has also been described as near the intersection of the Red-winged Blackbird and Saw-whet trails.

Two RED-HEADED WOODPECKERS continue this week at Lenape Park in Cranford. To look for the birds park in the lot off Kenilworth Blvd and walk on the dike towards Westfield (away from Kenilworth); stop about ten feet past the first sign on the dike and look in the trees to the right.

The Voice of New Jersey Audubon Society is a weekly report on birding in New Jersey. To report birds please call 732-872-2500 or e-mail sightings AT njaudubon.org. Please submit reports of Review List Species (photos, field sketches, and/or written documentation) to the New Jersey Bird Records Committee at 14 Crown Dr, Warren NJ 07059 or report AT njbrc.net Good Birding and thanks for reporting.